Secrets and Lies series

ROSHORD HIGH

Underestimate me that will be fun

Roshord is a small town where everyone is busy with their works. Caroline hurried to the cafe in Roshord high wearing a linen apron on her dress. It's been two years working here after graduated in college. "Whoa, no need to rush. You are on time " Bill caught her near the door. " Am I? my sisters took more time to get ready, " her eyes widened seeing him. Bill is her closest friend from kindergarten. " I know that. Charlotte can't be able to live without makeup. Now back to work, Cappuccino for the students, " he clapped his hands and started serving. Roshord high is the amazing school in the whole town. The caffeine was built outside the school and everyone are invited. All the students are brilliant and excellent in studies. While serving Cappuccinos to people seated in the tables, Care spotted her sister Chloe. She's in 11th grade. " Can you join us? We want some cheerleading tips from you, " Sookie told Caroline. Sookie and Sara are chole's best friends. " I still have more works but I can't resist your offer. " she winked and sat next to her sister. "All we want to know is more about cheerleading. The lacrosse match is coming soon and the wings team should win. We need a best song to encourage every player, " Sara asked with a brightened smile. It's been two months since school begins. Student's interest in extracurricular activities is more than studying. "I was a cheerleader in my old days but when it comes to songs that person should be..." Care started. " Ruby Espinoza" Chloe finished. She's in the band and the best singer ever. She's a well-known singer in Roshord. She even has many fans, still, most of the students won't talk with her cause she's the best. Truth is everyone's jealous of her perfection. But her weakness is innocence. She can be easily fooled by anyone. Her friends can't help her every time. She should protect herself or else can't survive in this world. Four of them turned to see ruby sitting alone in the table next to them. She's buried her nose in the book and having the coffee near her untouched. " I don't want help from her, " Sara snapped in disgustful tone. " But she's my friends too. Whether you want help or not. I am going to call her. she's sitting alone" Chloe responded immediately. "Rub..." she began and someone cat-walked over to her table. "Get up you loser. I need a place to sit with my boyfriend, " Becca commanded. " but... I am..." Ruby stammered not moving a single inch. " Seriously, why can't Becca leave anyone in peace." Care frustratedly got up from the table. " Did anyone see who's her boyfriend is? " Sookie's jaw opened and kept on staring at him. " That's the famous actor Daniel Evans. What's he doing with the girl like her?" Sara doubted. " So, what?" Care took off to her table to stand up for Ruby. Chole isn't brave like her sister. She just watched them from the distance. " I don't care whether you sit or stand. I need this place right here, right now " she ordered again stressing those words. Before ruby could react in fear, Care took the coffee cup and spilled in on Becca's dress. " What the hell? You spoiled my dress, " She screamed in disgust. " It's just a small price for the problem you are giving to everyone, " Care simply said with a satisfied look but a little bit afraid of the consequences. She's just got a little nervous of the famous actor who is staring at her. But she knows she can't be distracted by him and his cuteness in this situation. Everyone's attention is on the three of them. " How dare you can do this to my girlfriend? " Daniel, the famous one, every girl's crush spoke to her for the first time in a furious way. Her legs started to tremble when she looked at his ocean blue eyes. She loved all his romance movies and even wanted to meet him in person. He's her dream boy. They are both the same age. But she didn't wish for a situation like this. Two bodyguards are standing beside him for security. Here she is dumbstruck. At last, she found the courage inside her. " Did you saw what happened here? She is like our family and your girlfriend can't command her to do anything. If you want to date with Becca, take her somewhere but not here." she yelled with all the energy she got inside. " I can go anywhere and everywhere. Who are you to tell that?" he stepped closer to her. " I am going inside Dan and you, " she pointed at me. "You are gonna pay for this" she threatened and walked away. She broke the conversation between her and Daniel. So, Care turned away to avoid seeing him. "Stop. don't walk away like that. You are just a worker in this school. Apologize to me or I will make to leave this job" he warns her furiously. But Caroline went mad the moment he said he will make her leave this job. He was not kind like he was in the movies. Losing her temper, she slapped him hard. Her hands started to shiver the minutes she touched him. He has his hands on his cheek speechless. He always underestimated others and never met anyone who dares to slap him. " Back off, girl " the security guard stood in front of her and was about to do something to her in anger. " Leave her, I got this, " Daniel spoked calmly this time. " She doesn't know me, " he whispered. " No, I know you and you are different in real life, " she said with disappointment. Daniel walked away without replying to her. "Caroline come here." Chloe walked over to her shocked sister and patted her shoulder. Dan heard her name for the very first time and he can't able to get his mind off from the girl who slapped her. He isn't angry anymore by her action. He didn't feel embarrassed and lost in thoughts. " Even though I am a fan of Daniel, I should tell you that you are awesome, " Sookie appreciated. Care doesn't know why he didn't hit her back or nothing. She's feeling sorry for her action. If Charlotte is this place instead of Care, her sister wouldn't have regretted for slapping a Actor. "Okay. Get that off your head. Becca's boyfriend will be the same as her. So what you did was not wrong." Chloe assured her. Care nodded and left without a word.

HOT SWIMMING TEACHER

We got that good love

We got that hood love

We got that hot love

- Ariana Grande

Care leaned on the dishwasher inside the caffeine while Clary noticed her worried look. "You should have not slapped him, " she spoke after a minute of silence. But Care thought what she did was right. She and her sister are earning in their family for their living. Their parents died a few years ago. So, she just ignored Clary and went to work. Charlotte is walking towards her class in the hallway crossing all the students who are talking, chatting, etc... she opened the case of her violin and got hold of it. Everyone stayed silent and watched her playing it smoothly. The music filled the whole room which is so pleasant to hear. Charlotte the violinist has been the best and likable one. when the bell rang, she left the class and someone bumped into her. "Oh, my goodness, " she steadied herself and looked at the person. "Hey, I need your help right now" Chloe showed some application forms and gave it to her. " I can't help " she resisted. " I have a painting class, so give this to the newly joined swimming madam. It's principle's order." she left in a hurry without waiting for a reply. " Who do you think I am? a servant " Charlotte scolded her sister in mind and walked towards the swimming pool. She doesn't like swimming. She thinks it will spoil her hair and makeup. When she entered the pool. She searched for a girl couch as her sister told. But all she can see is students jumping into water continuously. She reached near the end to ask someone about the new couch. Suddenly someone pushed her down into the water. The application form slipped out of her hands. She screamed in fear and submerged in water. But the feet aren't long as she thinks. She shouted " Who's responsible for this?" as soon as her face was above the water. " I am so sorry " a young boy in a swimming suit jumped in the water next to her. "Seriously, I want to see the new couch. Where is she? " she commanded to him without looking at him. "That's me and I am Jason, not a girl, " he said without taking his eyes off her. When she looked at him, she searched for the right words. " I came to give you the application. But where is it now?" she gone inside the water once more. Jason got her arms and made her look at him." The forms aren't in the water and it's not important. I have the copy " he explained and brushed some of her hair out of her face. She just looked at him in wonder. " I need a dress to change, " she said innocently which is not her type at all. " I will get you one" he smiled at her. He doesn't know she's a teacher too. He thought her as a student. He helped her get a dress for her and she changed it. But her make-up is spoiled. She wants to look like a prom queen in front of boys especially in front of Jason. After she came out of the dressing room, Jason is waiting outside for her. she can't stop staring at him with only his swimwear. " Why can't you join in swimming class, " he asked without thinking. " What? I am a violin teacher" she laughed. "Sorry, I didn't know that till now. So you are not a student"

" I am not. I graduated in college and working here and it isn't a shock that I am so young like a high school girl, " with every word she spoke he wants to know more about her. Both are in Roshord town but never met each other. " Whatever, I need to meet you again, and what's your name?"

" I didn't introduce myself. That's so bad. I am..." she stepped closer to him. " Okay couch, you can do this afterward. We need to practice" a boy interrupted them. He did on purposefully, there's no doubt in it. " You heard him right. Bye, " she winked at him and turned away. " What's your name again?" he eagerly asked her. " Find out yourself, " she said without looking at him. She wants him to find her again. It's not hard. Both are working in the same school. Jason also wants to know her name, meet her again. After making these two meet each other without knowing, Chloe is drawing a beautiful rose in the school garden. "How's the practice? " she asked Sookie and Sara. They both joined her " That's good but why are you drawing this? It's not your today's lesson in class."

" It's just roses and I don't know why am I drawing this " she stated. " It feels like it as something to do with my life" she added. " Ha, don't overthink about a rose, " said Sara. ring. ring. Ruby's face popped on her phone. " Hey, we are practicing a mix-up song. Can you come if you are free? "

" I am free, I will be there" Chloe gladly replied. Chloe looked at her friends hoping they would accompany her. " Don't ask anything. We are not interested " Sookie snapped. When it comes to ruby nobody wants to talk with her expect Chloe's sisters and brother. Ruby is like their family to them and also, she is Caleb's girlfriend. Their younger brother loves her more than anything. " Fine. I am, not compelling anyone. See you later" she smiled at him even though she hates this behaviour. She reached the long music hall through the hallway. All the seats are empty. Ruby and her band friends Ian and Taylor singing along with her. " Isn't something that when I get more when giving you nothing. Isn't magic that when I stop looking for it happens. baby, he feels from grace. landed right in your place. kiss me so many times that I will forget your taste. you are only lonely now you aren't one that holds me. only lonely ahhh. Havana oh na na. half of my heart is in Havana oh na na. he took me back to East Atlanta na na na all of my heart is in Havana .my heart is in Havana. Havana oh na na na". " Wow, amazing, " Chloe clapped her hands walking towards them. Ruby shyly smiled. " You sang Camila mash-up song. I love it" she praised three of them. Ian was playing the piano, Taylor was singing and playing guitar. Ruby's voice is the sweetest thing ever. " What's your new drawing? It seems something familiar." Ian stepped towards her and took her painting book from her hands. "It's just roses, " she told this a million times. " I know that, stupid. But you have drawn the background of Roshord graveyard. See for yourself" he gave that to her.

" Life is good especially on a Friday "

The graveyard painting looks the same as the real one.

"Are you psychic ?" Taylor doubted. All these years whenever Chloe drew something without knowing, it comes true. It's weird right. But whatever happened is good but she doesn't know what will happen now?

"IAM NOT A PSYCHIC." she shouted at Taylor but her voice is barely audible. Then she noticed ruby's face at the moment.

" You have a bandage on your head. I didn't see that in the morning " she questioned. Ruby hesitated a lot and looked at the others hoping they would answer it.

" That's because Becca pushed me done the stairs. I know she did it purposefully but why she's always targeting me. I did nothing to hurt her, " Ruby's eyes welled with tears.

Chloe doesn't know how to consult her." we can't change her. I think you should tell this to principle."

" That will make her angry to the core. That's not a good option " Ian told.

" Please don't be sympathetic on her " Taylor pleaded seeing Ruby's worried face.

" Okay but she's gonna pay for whatever she did, " Chloe reassured.

" Okay stop everyone. A small injury in my head won't do anything to me. I will see you guys tomorrow, " Ruby firmly told and walked out of the hall.

" Guys, I have the next class. Bye, " Taylor left. Chloe and Ian the only ones remaining in the class. Both looked at each other.

"Let's break the tension" Ian patted her shoulder and both seated on a chair. Chloe took a new page and started drawing something new.

" What are you gonna do, next? any other graveyard" he teased.

"No, Ian. don't underestimate my painting"

"Okay, psychic. now Iam going to sleep. Wake me when it's over " he ordered and leaned on her shoulder. He drifted off within minutes.

" Iam not a pillow. This isn't fair " she muttered letting him sleep. Ian is the 12th grade like ruby, Taylor, and her brother. But somehow they became best friends. He can't go a day without kidding her. He is a non-stop talkative guy and all he ever wants to be a pianist.

The time goes by and Chloe slowly opened her eyes to see she's fallen asleep in the hall. She's lying on Ian's lap and he's still asleep. she glanced at her watch. It's already six. She doesn't have a single memory of finishing the current drawing. She stared at it in shock. A building was fallen in the garden and there's fire everywhere around the ground.

" Hey boy, get up" she called him silently. He slowly reacted and shouted all of a sudden." It's evening, why don't you wake me up?".

" So what? are you a busy person?. Stop acting like you have a million works to do."

" I accept that. But what the hell you have drawn. All I can see is fire, fire, fire" he said holding her painting.

" I don't know when I drew it. I just slept." she tried to snatch the book from him. After some stupid arguments, they reached the entrance.

While Caleb is finished playing lacrosse with his friends. Soon there will be a match and he's determined to win. Wings team should beat the ravens.

Sweat drifting over him when the practice ends. " Caleb, your girlfriend is waiting for you" Elliot teased him.

" oh no, I didn't notice. It's Friday evening, " he remembered. Mostly everyone goes to a party on Friday but here Caleb and his sisters spend their time at the home. They spent the remaining day with family. Ruby and Ian also join them.

" Hey wait for ten minutes for the

tips, " Elliot shouted at him but Caleb's already halfway running towards Ruby. 'team leader going to tell the same boring encouraging tips' he muttered to himself.

"Can we go now?" he kissed Ruby on her cheeks. He took his bag and questioned about her injury. The same questions and the same answers until he reached his home. He slowly opened the door and entered the living room. Her sisters seated on the couch and Ian is searching for an interesting movie to see. After a bath, Caleb joined them.

" We are going to see twilight, " Ian announced.

" Well, it's always vampire-themed, " Charlotte complained. "Why can't we see any romance movies?" she added.

" Maybe we can see any animated movies" Chloe suggested.

" Seriously Chloe. Don't be a kid. We can see divergent." Caroline told giving popcorns to everyone. It's like their mini-theatre.

Finally, twilight part 1 was played.

" Have your eyes on your popcorn, " Chloe raised her voice in between the movies when Ian was annoying her by talking something.

" Guys, the time for the movie is over. Let's play truth or dare." Charlotte switched off the television.

" I don't like truth or dare." Ruby rejected.

"No choice, join us" care ordered and Ian got a bottle. He spun it and it landed on Charlotte and Caleb.

"I will take the truth, " she told before Caleb spoke.

"Tell anything you kept as a secret in your high school days, sis, " Caleb asked.

"It's easy and embarrassing. I hooked up with my best friend's boyfriend" she said silently.

" Okay, I didn't expect that. Tell his name. I would have known him." Care demanded. Care and Charlotte are just one year difference. So Care knows the boys who studied with her sister in 11th grade.

" That's none of your business." she beamed and ignored her sister.

" Who's next?" Caleb again spun the bottle. It landed on Caleb and Ian.

" Truth or dare, Cal" Ian asked challengingly.

" Dare " Caleb proudly told but what comes next is unexpected.

" Sneak out to Becca's house without giving doubt to anyone and take something belonged to her." Ian simply said.

"What? You got to be kidding me. She's the queen of problems and I can't buy it "

" Right, " ruby supported him and held his hands.

" Chill down, it's just a dare. You should do this "Charlotte changed his mind.

" You convinced me. Iam going to rock this. " he determinedly stood up and others followed him outside. Becca's house nearby to them.

When he reached it, others stood at the end of the road seeing him going alone. Caleb jumped through the window. Becca's room is empty without anyone but all the lights are on. He looked everywhere to take something. " Well this should go" he whispered and took a lipstick from her make-up set. It's difficult to spot the one among many other things. Suddenly something caught his eyes. Her phone buzzed. He took it and saw a message from an unknown number.

Becca: Well, what happened today is not satisfying.

XXX: It should be. You pushed ruby down.

.That's fun. What do you want more than that?

Becca: That's enough for her. But I want to do something for her friends. Caroline always interrupting me. Without them ruby is useless.

XXX: yes, I know that. I hate them too.

45 minutes later

XXX: Hey where are you? I got an idea...